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In Conversation With: Kalpana Arias

By Liv Symes

For the latest instalment of our In Conversation series, we spoke with Kalpana Arias, who recently connected with Ponda founders Nelly and Julian at a very special London Climate Action Week event with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. We caught up with Kalpana to learn more about her latest adventure, Glitch, a cyber-gardening app and pocket-sized Chatbug designed to help people discover, map and grow urban nature.

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Thank You for Powering Ponda's Next Chapter

By Liv Symes

Our crowdfunding campaign has officially come to an end, and what an incredible journey it has been.

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In Conversation with Lancashire Wildlife Trust: What This Year’s Harvest Taught Us About Wetlands

By Liv Symes

We sat down with Alan Wright, Head of Communications at Lancashire Wildlife Trust, to look back on the year, the wildlife returning to restored wetlands, and what the future of wetland farming could look like. 

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Ponda Wins Innovator of the Year at the Pride in Our Planet Awards

We are delighted to share that Ponda has been named Innovator of the Year at the inaugural Pride in Our Planet Awards, selected by an independent judging panel chaired by the UK’s Climate Minister, Katie White OBE MP, from more than 300 entries.

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Join Our Journey: Why We’re Opening Ponda Up to Our Community

By Liv Symes

We have spent the last few years validating our technology, building our pilot facility here in Bristol, and getting BioPuff® into the hands of incredible brands like Berghaus, Ahluwalia and Stella McCartney. Now, we are ready for the next big leap: scaling up so we can bring BioPuff® to the mainstream. And rather than doing it behind closed doors, we want to invite you to build this future with us.

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Harnessing Heavy Rain: Wetlands as Nature’s Carbon Champions

By Liv Symes

Across many landscapes, heavy rainfall is no longer unusual. Fields flood, planting is delayed, and soil begins to erode. The instinct is to move water on as quickly as possible. But what if that instinct is outdated?At Ponda, we see a different possibility. In a changing climate, excess rain is not just a disruption, but a really precious resource we can hold in the correct ways.

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In Conversation With: Genaro Rivas

By Liv Symes

Once the whirlwind of fashion week had settled, we sat down with Genaro to talk about design as a vehicle for storytelling, the process of working with emerging biomaterials, and the importance of elevating female founders who are reshaping the future of fashion.

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RE-PEAT: Growing a Youth Movement for Peatlands

By Liv Symes

At Ponda, we have long admired the energy, creativity and determination behind RE-PEAT’s work. Their commitment to championing peatlands and the communities who depend on them - feels both urgent and deeply inspiring. RE-PEAT is a youth-led collective working across Europe, using creative advocacy to give peatlands the attention they deserve.

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In Conversation With: Studio Nima

By Liv Symes

In this blog, we sit down with Leonhard Nima, Founder of Studio Nima to uncover how Studio Nima came to be, the stories behind their projects, and what lies ahead in their journey to bring green innovation to the world.

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In Conversation With: Henry Grover

By Liv Symes

Our latest short film 'Held by Nature, Shaped by Hands' was shot by the brilliant Henry Grover, who first approached us with a curiosity about Ponda and our supply chain. We had been searching for the best way to communicate what we do and who we are, without overcomplicating it, so this collaboration came at the perfect time.

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Sheep Inc x Ponda: Crafting a Puffer Shaped by Nature

By Liv Symes

Sheep Inc has always stood apart. As the world’s first carbon-negative clothing brand, they design with intention, responsibility, and a deep respect for the natural world. Their commitment to regenerative practices mirrors our own, making this partnership feel not just exciting but entirely natural from the very beginning.

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In Conversation With: Seeing Red

By Liv Symes

Our first feature shines a light on Seeing Red, the brainchild of London-based designer Fred Redman. Known for transforming dead-stock materials into durable, one-of-a-kind pieces, Fred’s work is all about texture, function and a punk-inspired edge. With layered fabrics, his designs are setting the tone for a new wave of conscious creativity.

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Lancashire Wildlife Trust x Ponda

By Liv Symes

We are incredibly excited to announce our new partnership with the Lancashire Wildlife Trust. This collaboration marks an important milestone for Ponda, bringing together conservation and textile innovation in a way that shows what a regenerative future for fashion can truly look like.

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Ponda x Berghaus: A New Era of Regenerative Collaboration

By Liv Symes

2025 has been a landmark year for sustainable fashion at Ponda, highlighted by our collaboration with Berghaus. Together, we created a regenerative outerwear concept that blends eco-friendly materials with function

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In Conversation With: Our Head of Agriculture

By Liv Symes

Behind this Ponda's is a dedicated team of growers, scientists and innovators, including Austin, Ponda's Head of Agriculture.

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Ponda Raises $2.4M to Bring BioPuff® to Market and Restore Wetlands Across Europe

November 2025

We're excited to share some wonderful news with our community. Ponda has raised $2.4 million in seed funding to grow BioPuff, our plant-based, regenerative insulation, and expand our wetland farming.

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